Author: Jeremy Marshall

Isn’t it Grand?

Grand Isle is Louisiana at its most concentrated; a distillation of every unique taste, adventurous spirit and cultural memory that makes the Gulf South special. An 8-mile-long stretch of beach and wetlands, the state’s only inhabited barrier island, Grand Isle…

The Musical Pursuits of Shreveport’s Maggie Koerner

The music industry knocks down more than it lifts up. But for Maggie Koerner, a bluesy singer/songwriter who has done more than her fair share of time in the trenches of the music machine, talent was never in question and…

Fall Travel

Down the bayou or just up the street, there’s something new and exciting for you to discover around every corner of Louisiana! Lafayette CVC Fall is the perfect time to visit Lafayette. Cooler weather and warm vibes create the ideal…

Marcella Simien and the Zydeco Blues

Epitomizing a marriage between zydeco and blues that embodies generations of an authentic musical tradition, Marcella Simien proudly takes her place as a standard bearer of the Creole sound through spiritual reinvention and modern innovation. Daughter of zydeco legend Terrance…

Summer Travel

Down the bayou or just up the street, there’s something new and exciting for you to discover around every corner of Louisiana! Shreveport-Bossier Shreveport-Bossier is packed with family-friendly fun this summer! Visit Gators and Friends to race go-karts, feed alligators,…

Spring and Summer Travel

Adventure is calling and the Gulf South is ready to answer with festivals, getaways, and excursions to wile away those hot Summer days. Big Cypress Lodge One of the South’s great wonders, the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid, holds a wilderness…

The Bumping Sound of Cimafunk

A star on the rise with a throwback style of funk uniquely his own, Grammy-nominated Cuban musician Cimafunk took some time to speak about his artistic process, his journey as a working musician and the importance of valuing education not…

Traveling Around Louisiana

Down the bayou or just up the street, there’s something new and exciting for you to discover around every corner of Louisiana! Tangipahoa Parish A cozy hometown spot at the crossroads of Louisiana, Tangipahoa Parish lies smack between Baton Rouge,…

Walker’s Imaginarium Breaking Ground at Children’s Hospital

The dream of Walker’s Imaginarium is getting closer to becoming a reality thanks to the many generous donors who have supported the project, which is being made possible entirely through philanthropic support. Walker’s Imaginarium is a first-of-its-kind, 15,000-square-foot child enrichment…

Traveling Around Jefferson Parish

Down the bayou or just up the street, there’s something new and exciting for you to discover around every corner of Jefferson Parish! Lakeside Shopping Center Celebrating 65 years, Lakeside Shopping Center continues to be the premier shopping destination not…

Youth Legislature of Louisiana

  In the modern world, political engagement among young people is as important as ever. Understanding the issues and the processes of government makes all the difference between a future of uninformed voters or bright, educated leaders for a new…